Country fans will never forget the music from these stars who died in 2023. Fans have said goodbye to some of the genre's most accomplished talent this year. Although they may be gone, the impact that these artists, songwriters and music industry members had on the genre will be felt for...
Folk singer-songwriterGordon Lightfoot, whose storytelling songs dominated the charts in the 1960s and '70s, died on May 1, 2023 at the age of 84. country stars who died in 2023 Patrick Riviere, Getty Images Tina Turner, 83 Rightfully known as the "Queen of Rock and Roll," powerhouse vo...
Folk singer-songwriterGordon Lightfoot, whose storytelling songs dominated the charts in the 1960s and '70s, died on May 1, 2023 at the age of 84. country stars who died in 2023 Patrick Riviere, Getty Images Tina Turner, 83 Rightfully known as the "Queen of Rock and Roll," powerhouse vo...
country stars who died in 2023 Terry Wyatt, Getty Images Michael Rhodes, 69 Accomplished bassist and session musician Michael Rhodes spent decades on the road and in the studio alongside many of country music's biggest acts, from Willie Nelson to Wynonna Judd. The Musicians Hall of Fame member...
country stars who died in 2023 Mike Windle, Getty Images David Crosby, 81 David Crosby, the award-winning singer-songwriter known as a founding member of both the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, died on Jan. 13 at the age of 81. ...
Related: Remembering the Country Stars Who Died in 2023 These 23 news stories are ranked by reader reaction to the original news stories and follow-ups on Taste of Country. Social media impressions also helped shape this list. The extent to which a story was picked up by national media also...
In Memoriam: Country Stars Who Died in 2024 Take a moment to remember the country artists, songwriters and industry members who died in 2024. Gallery Credit: Carena Liptak Larry Collins, 79 YouTube Larry Collins, 79 On Jan. 5, 2024, rockabilly guitarist and country songwriter Larry Collins di...
In Memoriam: Country Stars Who Died in 2024 Take a moment to remember the country artists, songwriters and industry members who died in 2024. Gallery Credit: Carena Liptak Larry Collins, 79 YouTube Larry Collins, 79 On Jan. 5, 2024, rockabilly guitarist and country songwriter Larry Collins di...
In Memoriam: Country Stars Who Have Died in 2022 May they rest in peace ... country music deaths 2022 Williamson Memorial Jerry Ray Johnston, 65 Jerry Ray Johnston was the former staff drummer for the Grand Ole Opry and the father of the Cadillac Three frontman Jaren Johnston. He died on...
Presley's daughter, Lisa Marie, followed him in death in 2023 in a scenario that was hauntingly similar to his death. But not every singer on the list died as a result of their heart complications. Mac McAnally andColt Fordare among the artists who have survived heart attacks in recent ...